Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future

In this episode of Superhuman AI, Hassan and Zain are joined by Grant Lee, co-founder of Gamma, one of the most successful generative AI startups in the market today. Grant shares the story of building Gamma from the ground up and how integrating AI into the product created a massive inflection point, helping it grow to over 20 million users.

Grant offers deep insights into Gamma’s unique approach to AI, how it differs from other AI-first startups, and how understanding users’ pain points led to the creation of a product that’s sticky, viral, and profitable. With a focus on modernizing the presentation format, Grant discusses the challenges of building horizontal products, making decisions around monetization, and why being scrappy and focused helped Gamma succeed where others struggled.

What we talk about:

  • (01:05) - How Grant grew Gamma from idea to 20 million users
  • (03:40) - Why Gamma’s AI-native approach led to success
  • (06:12) - How Gamma reimagines presentations for the modern workplace
  • (08:54) - Lessons from internal testing
  • (10:49) - The counterintuitive lessons learned from users 
  • (13:17) - Building a scalable AI stack for the future
  • (16:06) - Organic growth through word-of-mouth and virality
  • (19:18) - Deciding when to charge users and how to monetize AI
  • (21:16) - Grant’s journey from finance to founding Gamma
  • (23:41) - How Gamma became profitable while continuing to grow
  • (25:54) - The hardest moments on the path to success
  • (28:35) - What’s next for Gamma and the AI-driven future of content creation?

What is Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future?

AI is exploding. Every day, new intelligent tools are emerging, and they're becoming more powerful, more helpful, and more convenient to use than ever before. Artificial intelligence isn't just a handy tool for those in IT — the data science and application of AI tools spans across sectors. But how do you keep up with the latest developments? How do you make sure you don't fall behind in deep learning and automation? And where can you learn how to use these tools for productivity?
This is Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future - your source for the latest news and insights in artificial intelligence, brought to you by Zain Kahn (Superhuman.ai) and Hassan Bhatti (technology entrepreneur and investor). Each week, listen in as Zain and Hassan speak to AI industry pioneers and innovators to find out how smart technologies are transforming business and how you can apply these tools to enhance your productivity.
Along with interviews with some special guests, tune in for our weekly AI news show where we keep you in the loop with all the biggest stories and developments on AI ethics, AI marketing, and more. So, join Zain and Hassan as they break down machine learning, neural networks, and smart technologies to give you the tips you need to harness automation, boost your productivity, and let the AI tech do the heavy lifting for you.

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